Match Report


AD OvarenseAD Ovarense     MaiaMaia
Computer Player Computer Player Greg Kneale Greg Kneale
Jaouad EspateroJ. Espatero59
G
captain1
G
73Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco
Abel AlmeidaA. Almeida80
D
2
D
74Mateus PassoM. Passo
Torsten KurthT. Kurth70
D
3
D
76Alexandru CodreaA. Codrea
Fernando JardimF. Jardim66
D
4
D
73Spiros VellidisS. Vellidis
Tomas FariaT. Faria54
D
5
D
75Mario VarelaM. Varela
Daniel PriestleyD. Priestley73
M
6
M
79Patrick DublinP. Dublin
Gaspar FernandesG. Fernandes73
M
7captain
M
84Syd GrantS. Grant
Vasco MendesV. Mendes62
M
8
A
79Nikos KoevermansN. Koevermans
Pieter PienaarP. Pienaar74
A
9
A
76Demetrius GravelaineD. Gravelaine
Sergio LimaS. Lima72
A
10
A
81Marcel Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite
Rafael CostaR. Costa70
A
11
A
76Del FentonD. Fenton
 
Jean-Philippe SabinJ. Sabin65
A
12
A
44Eirik HolmE. Holm
Samuel MarquesS. Marques65
A
13
A
32Neil PeckhamN. Peckham
Guilherme SantosG. Santos58
M
14
G
49Cesar RamosC. Ramos

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Maia. A crowd of 16,891 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Maia kick off!
3.30
Sergio Lima barges into Alexandru Codrea. The referee calls over Sergio Lima and warns him to calm down! Alexandru Codrea hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.06
Syd Grant makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Grant shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.11
Patrick Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Grant. Syd Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Koevermans. Nikos Koevermans makes a looping header on goal. Jaouad Espatero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.29
Vasco Mendes hacks Mateus Passo from behind! Vasco Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Mateus Passo stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.32
Nikos Koevermans barges into Abel Almeida. The referee calls over Nikos Koevermans and warns him to calm down! Abel Almeida runs off the knock.
18.12
Fernando Jardim barges into Demetrius Gravelaine. The referee calls over Fernando Jardim and warns him to calm down! Demetrius Gravelaine runs off the knock.
21.53
Patrick Dublin flicks a high ball forward to Del Fenton who takes it down. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
22.05
Abel Almeida threads the ball through to Torsten Kurth. Torsten Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Fernandes collects the pass. Gaspar Fernandes shoots from outside the area but is denied by Leonardo Blanco. Excellent save.
24.58
Mario Varela sees Syd Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Grant shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jaouad Espatero smothers it!
26.50
Spiros Vellidis flicks a high pass forward to Syd Grant who brings the ball under control. Syd Grant threads a neat ball through to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Jaouad Espatero manages to keep it out.
30.40
Patrick Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Grant. Syd Grant whips in a cross ball towards Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.54
Syd Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite passes the ball forward but Nikos Koevermans is offside!
39.05
Gaspar Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.34
Demetrius Gravelaine hits a low pass to Del Fenton. Del Fenton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.21
Demetrius Gravelaine hacks Torsten Kurth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Torsten Kurth stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Alexandru Codrea threads the ball through to Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Koevermans. Nikos Koevermans whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half. The AD Ovarense players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AD Ovarense kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Vasco Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
51.16
Mario Varela threads a neat ball through to Patrick Dublin. Without breaking stride, Patrick Dublin plays the ball forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Grant. Syd Grant connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Jaouad Espatero had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
60.23
Patrick Dublin barges into Vasco Mendes. The referee brings Patrick Dublin to one side and gives him a warning! Vasco Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.27
Patrick Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Del Fenton. Del Fenton plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrius Gravelaine and stumbles forward towards the goal... Del Fenton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Abel Almeida steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.45
Alexandru Codrea makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandru Codrea flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Dublin who takes it down. Patrick Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jaouad Espatero had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
67.30
Spiros Vellidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Varela. Mario Varela flicks a high pass forward. Del Fenton controls it well on his chest. Del Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Fernando Jardim clumsily knocks into Marcel Ferreira-Leite. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.57
Gaspar Fernandes hacks Syd Grant from behind! The referee calls over Gaspar Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Syd Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.44
Syd Grant makes a probing pass to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite collects the pass. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.51
Alexandru Codrea flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Dublin controls it well on his chest. Patrick Dublin hits a low pass to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite whips in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton makes a convincing header. Del Fenton scores for Maia!!
84.46
Abel Almeida passes the ball forward to Daniel Priestley. Daniel Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Pienaar collects the pass. Pieter Pienaar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.14
Spiros Vellidis flicks a high ball forward to Nikos Koevermans who takes it down. Nikos Koevermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.27
Spiros Vellidis kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandru Codrea. Alexandru Codrea knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jaouad Espatero manages to keep it out.
90.00
Tomas Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Fernandes. Gaspar Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Daniel Priestley. Daniel Priestley skips past Mario Varela! Daniel Priestley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AD Ovarense

Maia
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
34.1%
42.4%
23.5%

Scorers
Daniel Priestley 90
Nikos Koevermans 9
Syd Grant 51
Del Fenton 63, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Del Fenton of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Jaouad Espatero (GK)
7
2.Abel Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Torsten Kurth (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Faria (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Priestley (MID)goal scored
7
7.Gaspar Fernandes (MID)yellow card
6
8.Vasco Mendes (MID)
6
9.Pieter Pienaar (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Lima (ATT)
5
11.Rafael Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Philippe Sabin (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Marques (ATT)
0
14.Guilherme Santos (MID)
0

1.Leonardo Blanco (GK)
6
2.Mateus Passo (DEF)
6
3.Alexandru Codrea (DEF)
6
4.Spiros Vellidis (DEF)
6
5.Mario Varela (DEF)
6
6.Patrick Dublin (MID)
7
7.Syd Grant (MID)goal scored
9
8.Nikos Koevermans (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Demetrius Gravelaine (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
7
11.Del Fenton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Eirik Holm (ATT)
0
13.Neil Peckham (ATT)
0
14.Cesar Ramos (GK)
0